Record March trade surplus tops prior highs
UPI reports the Commerce Department data showing a $1.38 billion trade surplus in March, the highest on record. Oil imports fell 58 percent from January to March, with 119 million barrels imported in March, marking a sharp recovery in the overall balance aided by reduced energy demand during the recession.
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Teachers Board Ok Pay Schedule in Columbus Schools
The Columbus City Schools board and the Columbus Education Association approved a negotiations agreement raising starting teachers’ base pay from 7315 to 7915 dollars a year, a 4.2 percent increase, with roughly 76 dollars more per teacher for insurance and higher policy rates. The package adds schooling, advancement, and related items, costing about 2.29 million dollars, a 11 percent district rise since 1975. Additional items include leave policy clarifications and new salary schedules. The district also approved high bids from Valley View School site auctions and other property sales totaling about 10,300 dollars plus roughly 1,250 dollars for various desks and chairs.
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Ford urges Congress to extend revenue sharing through 1981
President Ford asks Congress to extend General Revenue Sharing through 1981, noting about 19 billion dollars has been recycled to state and local bodies. He seeks amendments to clarify provisions, retain the basic formula, and allow withholdings or repayments for civil rights violations, plus local public hearings to gauge spending preferences.
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UPI
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Senate
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Evacuation green light until Monday
UPI reports that Communists will allow Americans to evacuate Saigon without trouble until Monday. Rep. Broomfield says focus is on moving Americans and dependents out during this period. Habib testifies most evacuees will settle in the United States as refugee flights continue.
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UPI
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White House
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Masked bandits loot Bank of America in Mayfair
A five to six member gang in ski masks robbed the Bank of America in London’s Mayfair after hours, taking more than 720000 pounds in cash and valuables. Staff were tied, vaults breached, and the crew fled within about 40 minutes. total property loss includes deposits still being tallied as owners list missing items.
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UPI
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Mayfair
South Viets move to name Minh as premier
The South Vietnamese National Assembly called into special session to urge Gen Duong Van Minh be premier to negotiate a cease fire. Minh refused, Huong questioned, with US and French diplomats pressing for change. Hanoi and Viet Cong demand Huong resign and a new government that rejects US aid and foreign influence.
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Thieu
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Congress warned by HEW boss Weinberger on Social Security rise
HEW Secretary Caspar Weinberger warned Congress that without quick law changes, rising prices could trigger a large Social Security benefits increase starting July. He said the hike could reach 5 percent, costing about 5.7 billion in fiscal 1976, and urged approval of President Ford’s 5 percent limit.
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Long Hair Washing Fare Hike Adopts Equality Policy
Tokyo officials say men will pay the same extra hair washing fee as women at public bath houses starting next month. Prefectures set admission charges of 20 to 22 cents with women already paying an additional seven cents for hair washing. owners argued water use justified the rule.
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UPI
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Car thief case ends with storage bill dispute in Atlanta
Anne Hirsch learned her stolen car was recovered in January but the wrong owner was notified. A $225 storage charge was trimmed to $112.50 after Nicholson's Wrecker Service agreed to adjust the bill. Hirsch plans to negotiate further, hoping to pay much less by talking with officials.
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UPI
Anne Hirsch
Weather outlook for Nebraska turns warmer ahead
More rain on way with a 9 at 1 pm update. Clear to partly cloudy skies gave way to overcast conditions by Saturday evening. Forecasters expect a cold front from Wyoming and Utah to move into western Nebraska Saturday morning, bringing a chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and cooler temperatures Sunday through Tuesday.
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Sihanouk Named Chief of State for Life
Radio Phnom Penh reported Prince Norodom Sihanouk would be chief of state for life under the National United Front regime. Diplomats abroad would be replaced, with Penn North as prime minister and Khieu Samphan as vice prime minister and armed forces commander in chief, in a Bangkok-monitored broadcast marking three days of victory celebrations.
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National Union
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Agreement Reached on Aid for Saigon Evacuation
Senate and House conferees reached agreement on legislation authorizing 27 million dollars to fund humanitarian relief and the evacuation of Americans and friendly Vietnamese from Saigon. The bill tightens Presidential authority over use of American forces in the operation.
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Saigon
Ford
Nuclear plant joint venture approved in Nebraska
NPPD board approves a joint ownership agreement with Omaha Public Power District for Fort Calhoun No. 2, a 1,150,000 kilowatt plant planned to begin operation in 1983 at about 772.5 million dollars. Each utility funds its share, with up to 20 percent for municipal owners via Nebraska Public Power.
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Arraignments in Platte County Court for Four Defendants
Four individuals faced arraignment in Platte County Court this morning on multiple charges. Richard Lewis faced 14 burglary counts, two arson counts, an unlawful explosive device possession count, and perjury. Donald Lewis was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substances and receiving stolen property. Twyla Lewis faced two counts of controlled substances. Michael Plugge was charged with receiving stolen property.
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Platte County Court
Richard Lewis
Donald Lewis
Twyla Lewis
Michael Plugge
Nebraska speed limit bill kept in state law patchwork
Lincoln Nebraska lawmakers debated a bill to harden the 5 mile per hour speed limit into permanent statute compliance with federal law. An amendment by Sen Bereuter would keep the 5 mph limit until 90 days after the 1976 unicameral adjournment ensuring continued federal alignment. Sen Chambers sought more lenient interstate speeds and fewer penalties, but failed by three votes. Another Chambers amendment would have reduced the homicide license loss. the bill currently imposes license loss for motor vehicle homicide and points for speeding violations.
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Bereuter
Potomac
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Sey
Loran Schmit
Bellwood
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